Recruiter

About Perplexity AI

Perplexity AI is innovating how people discover, reason, and learn by creating cutting-edge AI-driven products. Our fast-paced environment requires a dynamic team that excels at rapid experimentation and constant learning.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Recruiter who will play a crucial role in establishing the talent backbone supporting our ambitious growth. This is not a conventional recruiting role; it demands a technically proficient individual passionate about sourcing, capable of operating with creativity and precision amid continual change and ambiguity.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end recruitment cycles for engineering and research roles across EMEA focusing on Search, AI, and Infrastructure domains.
• Developing outbound-first talent pipelines through advanced research, talent mapping within frontier labs and academia, leveraging referrals, AI-driven automation, and innovative outreach strategies.
• Collaborating closely with hiring managers and engineers to align candidate profiles with nuanced role requirements and to raise recruitment standards as teams evolve.
• Acting as the initial ambassador of Perplexity AI to candidates by effectively communicating our mission, products, and culture.
• Analyzing pipeline metrics to refine sourcing methodologies continuously and crafting bespoke tools where existing solutions do not suffice.
• Adapting swiftly to shifting recruitment priorities, including filling challenging positions and launching new organizational pillars within tight timelines.

Qualifications and Attributes

• A minimum of four years’ experience in full-cycle technical recruiting.
• A demonstrated ability to fill difficult roles using proactive sourcing and talent mapping techniques.
• Strong technical knowledge enabling credible dialogues with senior engineering talent.
• An innovative approach to AI tools for automating and optimizing recruitment workflows.
• Exceptional communication skills conducive to building relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and cross-functional teams.
• A curious, iterative mindset focused on impactful outcomes, reflecting Perplexity's commitment to pioneering unprecedented solutions.